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Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

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Posted: March 30, 2019

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

When an incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to hold the team accountable. The resulting battle drives a wedge between Captain America and Iron Man and pits the Avengers against each other.

Alan and Craig are joined by Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner on twitter) to discuss cumulative cinema, Dana Gould on every podcast but this one, the end of MARVELous March and the movie “Captain America: Civil War” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:53

    Alan and Craig talk to Zaki about his interview with Dana Gould on his Nostalgia Theater podcast.

  • 11:56

    Discussion of “Captain America: Civil War”

  • 29:46

    Recasting

  • 57:31

    Double Feature

  • 1:00:00

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:60

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “The Godfather”

Next week Alan and Craig being an epic month of epics with the crime family epic “The Godfather”

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Black Panther

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Posted: March 23, 2019

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BLACK PANTHER

When young King T’Challa is drawn into conflict with an old foe that puts his homeland Wakanda and the entire world at risk, he must release Black Panther’s full power to save them.  

Alan, Craig and  Randy Yarborough (@cult45podcast on twitter) discuss representation, Phantom Menace finales, the Cult 45 podcast and the movie BLACK PANTHER on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:50

    Alan and Craig talk to Randy about the Cult 45 Podcast he co-hosts.

  • 8:31

    Discussion of “Black Panther”

  • 32:12

    Recasting

  • 52:14

    Double Feature

  • 56:35

    Final Thoughts

  • 1:04:40

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Captain America: Civil War”

Next week Alan and Craig save the best for last as they wrap-up MARVELous March with “Captain America: Civil War” 

Thor: Ragnarok

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Posted: March 9, 2019

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THOR: RAGNAROK

Imprisoned on the other side of the universe, the mighty Thor finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against the Hulk, his former ally and fellow Avenger. Thor’s quest for survival leads him in a race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home world and the Asgardian civilization.

Alan, Craig and returning guest Meredith Nudo (@meredithnudo on twitter) discuss the comedy stylings of Chris Hemsworth, 1970s goodtime vans,  mispronouncing Taika Waititi and the movie Thor: Ragnarok on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes

  • 0:57

    Alan and Craig get an update from Meredith about her radio show/podcast Pop N Schlock as well as her upcoming improvisational travels.

  • 10:42

    Discussion of “Thor: Ragnarok”

  • 45:36

    Recasting

  • 1:10:31

       Double Feature

  • 1:11:59

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:15:09

       Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Doctor Strange”

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with the psychedelic feature “Doctor Strange”

Iron Man

Iron Man

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Posted: March 2, 2019

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IRON MAN

After surviving an unexpected attack in enemy territory, jet-setting industrialist Tony Stark builds a high-tech suit of armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

Alan and Craig are joined by Annie Bulloch (@texasannie on twitter) to discuss, building a universe, the charms of Robert Downey Jr and the movie IRON MAN on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

Next week Alan and Craig continue MARVELous March with one of the funnest entries in the MCU “Thor: Ragnarok”

In the Line of Fire

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Posted: January 5, 2019

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IN THE LINE OF FIRE

A Secret Service agent is taunted by calls from a would-be killer who has detailed information about the agent – including the fact that he failed to save President John F. Kennedy from assassination. The caller is revealed as an ex-CIA assassin, and the agent, who is investigating a threat to the current president, is determined not to let history repeat itself.

Alan and Craig discuss aging action heroes, their top 5 movies of 2018, awkward running and the movie “In the Line of Fire” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes

  • 0:59

    Alan and Craig discuss their top 5 movies of 2018. 

  • 29:00

    Discussion of “In the Line of Fire”

  • 51:28

    Recasting

  • 1:15:25

      Double Feature

  • 1:18:52

       Final Thoughts

  • 1:37:30

        Alan and Craig preview next week’s movie “Unbreakable”

Next week Alan and Craig look forward to the new movie “Glass” by looking back at the movie “Unbreakable”

Superman: The Movie

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Posted: November 24, 2018

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SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE

From the doomed planet of Krypton, two parents launch a spaceship carrying their infant son to earth. Here he grows up to become Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Metropolis Daily Planet. But with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice and the American Way.

Alan and Craig discuss the history of the podcast, a Christopher reeve and Margot kidder tribute panel from Salt Lake FanX and one of the best superhero performances on film in “Superman The Movie” on the 100th episode of Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 1:23

    Alan and Craig discuss the past 100 episodes of Matinee Heroes and what to expect for the next 100!

  • 15:28

    Discussion of “Superman: The Movie”

  • 41:22

    Recasting

  • 48:03

     Double Feature

  • 51:08

      Final Thoughts

  • 55:17

    Live from the 2018 Salt Lake FanX, Craig hosted a fan panel “Superman the Movie Turns 40: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve & Margot Kidder” with Shannon Barnson, Jacob Dietz (@ThatJakeDietz on twitter), Ben Lane Hodson (@BenLaneHodson on twitter) and James A. Owen (@CaveoPrincipia on twitter)

Next week we start Matinee Musical Month with an all-time classic “Singin’ in the Rain”

The Princess Bride

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Posted: November 10, 2018

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THE PRINCESS BRIDE

Buttercup is a beautiful princess who-after being separated by her true love Westley-is captured by and forced to marry a conspiring prince. As the wedding day approaches her true love, a vengeful Spaniard and a kind giant come to her rescue.

Alan and Craig are joined by returning guest Tom Nix to discuss swashbuckling and derring-do, Tom’s recent travels and one of the most quotable movies of all time, The Princess Bride, on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:49

    Alan and Craig catch up with Tom and his hectic 2018 travel schedule

  • 16:20

    Discussion of “The Princess Bride”

  • 50:56

    Recasting

  • 1:20:18

     Double Feature

  • 1:23:50

      Final Thought

  • 1:25:10

     D&D Alignments

  • 1:31:10

      Alan and Craig preview next week’s episode  “Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World”

Next week’s special guest Zaki Hasan returns to talk about a nautical adventure “Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World”

 

 

The Fugitive

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Posted: August 25, 2018

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THE FUGITIVE

Wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find her killer and clear his name. Pursuing him is a team of U.S. marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard whose relentless pursuit leaves no warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse or doghouse unchecked.

Alan and Craig discuss horrible dummy wrangling, September’s Patreon membership drive, and celebrate Craig’s birthday by discussing the movie The Fugitive, on this week’s Matinee Heroes.

Show Notes
  • 1:01

    Alan and Craig discuss their busy September at FanX in Salt Lake and Fantastic Fest.

  • 14:27

    Discussion of “The Fugitive”

  • 45:52

    Recasting

  • 51:46

    Double Feature

  • 53:29

      Final Thoughts

  • 59:09

      Alan and Craig preview their Patreon membership drive happening the entire month of September.

Next week’s we kick off our Patreon Membership Drive with “Rushmore”

Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn

Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn

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Posted: August 18, 2018

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STAR TREK 2: THE WRATH OF KAHN

The starship Enterprise and its’ crew are pulled back into action when an old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis. His plan for revenge is to set a deadly trap for his old enemy, Kirk…with the threat of universal Armageddon!

Alan and Craig discuss getting old, overacting, Spike Lee’s latest Blackkklansman and the sci-fi classic “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 1:09

    Alan and Craig discuss the new Spike Lee instant classic Blackkklansman.

  • 14:19

    Discussion of “Star Trek 2:  The Wrath of Kahn”

  • 46:35

    Recasting

  • 1:02:33

      Double Feature

  • 1:04:40

      Final Thoughts

  • 1:08:26

      Alan and Craig preview next week’s episode “The Fugitive”

Next week’s we celebrate Craig’s birthday with one of his favorite Ford films “The Fugitive”

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

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Posted: August 11, 2018

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SEVEN SAMURAI

Residents of a small Japanese village seek protection against repeated attacks by a band of marauding thieves. Offering mere handfuls of rice as payment, they hire seven masterless samurai to protect them from invading bandits.

Alan and Craig discuss D&D parties, honor, the great Akira Kurosawa and celebrate Alan’s birthday with his favorite movie of all time “Seven Samurai” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!

Show Notes
  • 0:55

    Alan and Craig discuss Alan’s birthday which was August 8th!

  • 6:51

    Discussion of “Seven Samurai”

  • 32:07

    D&D Alignments

  • 53:05

    Double Feature

  • 56:37

    Final Thoughts

  • 60:11

    Alan and Craig preview next week’s episode “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn”

Next week’s we boldly go where this podcast has never been before with “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn”

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